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View synonyms for prudent
prudent
/ ˈpruːdənt /
adjective
- discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
- practical and careful in providing for the future
- exercising good judgment or common sense
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Derived Forms
- ˈprudently, adverb
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Other Words From
- pru·dent·ly adverb
- non·pru·dent adjective
- pre·pru·dent adjective
- su·per·pru·dent adjective
- un·pru·dent adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prudent1
C14: from Latin prūdēns far-sighted, contraction of prōvidens acting with foresight; see provident
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Example Sentences
"Any prudent brand considering any Tesla partnership has to take Musk’s massively amplified, highly politicised, capricious and arbitrary behaviour, which sometimes veers into hate speech, into account," it added.
From BBC
“It just seemed like the cost prudent thing to do,” said J.C.
From Los Angeles Times
"These are two prudent steps to support the company’s access to liquidity," Boeing said in a statement.
From BBC
Credibility relies on appearing prudent, and she has said she’s not in a “race to get money out of the door”.
From BBC
Luckily the two are on the same frequency, and Cuarón agreed it would be prudent to hire another cinematographer.
From Los Angeles Times
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